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Risky HIV sexual behaviour and depression among University of Nairobi students
(2015-04-11)
Abstract
Background
Prevalence rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among the youth are disproportionately high compared to that of other age groups in Kenya. ...
Prevalence of malaria parasites in adults and its determinants in malaria endemic area of Kisumu County, Kenya
(2015-07-08)
Abstract
Background
The prevalence of malaria parasites in adults in Africa is less well researched than in children. Therefore, a
demographic surveillance site was used to ...
Pharmacological evidence for the folk use of Nefang: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of its constituent plants
(2015-06-09)
Abstract
Background
Nefang is a polyherbal anti-malarial composed of Mangifera indica (
MiB and MiL; bark and leaf), Psidium guajava (
...
The accountability for reasonableness approach to guide priority setting in health systems within limited resources – findings from action research at district level in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia
(2014-08-20)
Abstract
Background
Priority-setting decisions are based on an important, but not sufficient set of values and thus lead to disagreement on priorities. Accountability for ...
Effects of HIV-1 infection on malaria parasitemia in milo sub-location, western Kenya
(2015-07-15)
Abstract
Background
Malaria and HIV infections are both highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, with HIV-infected patients being at higher risk of acquiring malaria. HIV-1 ...
Efficacy of neem chippings for mosquito larval control under field conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)
Background
An in depth understanding of mosquito breeding biology and factors regulating population sizes is fundamental for vector population control. This paper presents results from a survey of mosquito breeding ...
Feasibility of an innovative electronic mobile system to assist health workers to collect accurate, complete and timely data in a malaria control programme in a remote setting in Kenya
(2015-11-04)
Abstract
Background
The cornerstone of decision making aimed at improving health services is accurate and timely health information. The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation ...
Predicted HIV-1 coreceptor usage among Kenya patients shows a high tendency for subtype d to be cxcr4 tropic
(2012-07-28)
Abstract
Background
CCR5 antagonists have clinically been approved for prevention or treatment of HIV/AIDS. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest burden of HIV/AIDS ...
Perspectives and concerns of clients at primary health care facilities involved in evaluation of a national mental health training programme for primary care in Kenya
(2013-01-23)
Abstract
Background
A cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a national Kenyan mental health primary care training programme demonstrated a significant impact on the health, disability and ...
Decomposing Kenyan socio-economic inequalities in skilled birth attendance and measles immunization
(2013-01-07)
Abstract
Introduction
Skilled birth attendance (SBA) and measles immunization reflect two aspects of a health system. In Kenya, their national coverage gaps are substantial but could be largely ...